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- Blood transfusion
Donated blood is screened for blood-borne diseases such as hepatitis, syphilis and HIV.
- HIV - infection control in hospitals
How hospitals reduce the risk HIV, hepatitis B and C - includes blood donation and transfusions, infection control and prevention for hospital workers, patients and visitors and where to get help.
- Blood groups
A person's blood group is determined by a pair of genes, one each inherited from their mother and father.
- Bone marrow
Bone marrow is the spongy tissue in the hollow centres of a person?s long bones and is the blood cell 'factory'.
- Ectopic pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy is caused by a fertilised egg not being able to move through the fallopian tube.
- Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is characterised by physical deterioration of the brain, dementia and walking difficulties
- Thalassaemia
Thalassaemia is an inherited blood disorder that can cause anaemia or death if not treated.
- Corneal transplantation and donation
Corneal transplant surgery would not be possible without generous donors and their families, who have donated corneal tissue so that others may see.
- Pregnancy and birth - related emergencies
A medical emergency can happen at any time during pregnancy, labour and birth. Some emergencies can be life threatening for pregnant women and their babies.
- Rotavirus
Rotavirus is a common cause of viral gastroenteritis for Australian babies and preschool children.